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Period: Mid-20th Century
Enamel Butterfly Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Italian beautifully made three dimensional butterfly brooch decorated in yellow, orange and green enamel. The pin closure is a c - safety clasp. The brooch is 18k yellow gold. It ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Gold Pewter Modernist Horse Brooch
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
This Vintage Gold Pewter Modernist Horse Brooch is a striking and elegant piece of jewelry that combines the bold, artistic style of the Modernist movement with the timeless appeal o...
Category
Modernist Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 14K Gold & Pearl Poodle Brooch
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 14K yellow gold standing poodle with seed pearl collar and ruby eyes.
Measurements: 24 mm H x 22 mm W x 7 mm D (without pin)
Weight: 5.8 grams
Marked: 14K
Category
American Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Silver Brooch by Matilde Poulat of MATL, Mexico
By Taxco Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A large silver repoussé brooch designed by Matilde Poulat and made by Ricardo Salas, her nephew. Matilde Poulat was an influential jewelry designer who opened her Mexico City worksho...
Category
Mexican Artisan Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Silver
Early Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Pendant Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Early Maison Gripoix for Chanel articulated Renaissance pendant brooch circa 1960. Of Gripoix poured glass enamel in emerald and ruby, glass beads, cut crystal rondelles and faux baroque pearls set...
Category
French Renaissance Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Marcel Boucher Vintage Sunburst Fuchsia Crystals Openwork Circle Disc Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Marcel Boucher Vintage 1940s Sunburst Fuchsia Red Purple Rectangle Crystals Openwork Circle Round Disc Door Knocker Belt Brooch, Light gold Tone
Very good...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
14k Essex Crystal Fox Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period Essex Crystal Fox Stickpin set in 14k gold. Wonderful carving and reverse painting on the fox. Mother of pearl backing. 1930's USA.
...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold
18kt Solid Gold Rubies Newlywed Couple Horse Carriage Brooch
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
EXTRAORDINARY Vintage 18kt gold , genuine rubies and cultured pearls ,newlywed couple pin /brooch The newly weds are sitting in an horse carriage with beautiful details , groom and ...
Category
European Victorian Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Schreiner Reverse Crystal and Faux Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Schreiner Reverse Crystal and Faux Pearl Earrings from the 1950's. Reverse crystal settings with faux pearls and central citrine crystal. Clip back fittings, Unsigned. Approx .9". 19...
Category
American Artisan Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
French Art Deco Style Brooch/Pin, 18k Gold and Coral, Vintage
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Beautiful French Art Deco Style Brooch/Pin, 18k Gold and Coral, Vintage, circa 1930
Magnificent brooch made in 18k yellow gold in France in the middle of the previous century. It fea...
Category
Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Rare 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Enamel Owl Brooch 0.80 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Rare 14 karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Enamel Owl Brooch, a stunning and unique piece that exudes timeless charm and sophistication. This exquisite brooch m...
Category
British Romantic Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s David Webb Coral Flower Pin with Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k gold with carved Coral leaves and a rosette of Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.00 carats and a center Diamond weighing approxim...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Trifari Mid Century Poodle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Trifari Mid Century Poodle Brooch from the 1950's. Gilt poodle with pave accents with emerald baguette collar and faux ruby cab eye. This design...
Category
American Artisan Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Christian Dior Pink & Brown Art Glass Brooch 1962
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Dior Glass Brooch created by Dior in 1962. Crafted in gold plated metal with claw set pink and brown art glass stones in a variety of fa...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large and rare Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch from the 1960's in the Verdura style. Although unsigned, he was known for making these prototype pieces before later casting the...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
18K White Gold Brooch with Yellow & White Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in Berlin, DE
This magnificent brooch in a laurel wreath design is a true masterpiece of jewelry craftsmanship. Some features even recall the craftsmanship of renowned houses such as Van Cleef & A...
Category
Unknown Modern Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Arrow Pin/Jabot in 18K Yellow and White Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oh I LOVE this special find so much - it's really going to be a hard one to let go! Crafted in 18K Yellow and White Gold, the design features a great Arrow Jabot Pin, highly detailed...
Category
European Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Retro 2.75 cttw 14k Gold Dragonfly Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This unique brooch features beautiful detailed craftsmanship of long gone times featuring the ethereal elegance of t he Dragonfly, one of the most beautiful and loved insects.
This a...
Category
Retro Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Smith Brass and Copper Brooch, c. 1950
By Art Smith
Located in New York, NY
Art Smith created this sculptural modernist copper and brass brooch in the 1950s. It represents a refined expression of mid-century modernist design, shaped in a bold, yin-yang-inspi...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Brass, Copper
Cameo, Rose Gold Brooch / Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò brooch / pendant in 9 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central cameo.
This brooch was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions.
Total ...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
SARAH COVENTRY - Large Faux Pearl & Silver Tone Brooch - Signed - Circa 1960's
Located in Chatham, CA
SARAH COVENTRY - Vintage faux pearl & silver tone brooch - hinged pin to the back - signed © SARAH COV - United States (Rhode Island) - circa 1960's.
Excellent vintage condition - n...
Category
American Modern Mid-20th Century Brooches
Retro Italian 18 karat Gold Cat Brooche with Emeralds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Retro Italian 18kt Gold Cat Brooch is a beautifully crafted piece that captures the charm and elegance of feline grace. Designed with exquisite attention to detail, this brooch ...
Category
Italian Retro Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Shell Cameo Pope Pius XII, Catholic Historical Relic
Located in Chesterland, OH
Catholic Historical Relic, Very Rare Carved Shell Cameo Pope Pius XII In 14K Solid Gold Frame.
We present you with one of the most rare and unique cameo...
Category
Italian Victorian Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Baroque Pearl & Diamond Duck Broach
Located in Bloomington, MN
Baroque Pearl & Diamond Duck Broach
Introducing our stunning 14k Yellow Gold Duck Motif Pearl Brooch. This exquisite piece showcases .27 carat total weigh...
Category
Retro Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Danecraft Flower Pin Brooch, Textured Gold and Cultured Pearl
By Danecraft
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite pin from Danecraft. This brooch features a flower composed of five textured gold petals and a centerpiece cultured pearl. A classy accessory with a beautiful glow!
Hall...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled
Couture 1937-40 ElsaSchiaparelli MarcelVertes Harlequin Duck GlazedCeramicBrooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Between the first ad campaign that legendary fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) commissioned from internationally-admired Paris-based Hungarian-born multimedia artist Marcel Vertes (1895-1961) for her blockbuster perfume "Shocking" in 1937 and in 1940 when they left France after launching her perfume "Sleeping" shortly before the Nazi occupation during WWII, the illustrator-cum-ceramist distinctly handmade, while traditional materials for couture costume-jewelry were scarce in Paris, this whimsical red glazed ceramic brooch depicting a duck holding a "wet" umbrella dripped with dashes of turquoise or black glaze.
Significantly, the trombone clasp of the brooch pin, the long-pronged gilt frame, and the text stamped on its back plate "Made In France" match a similarly sized glazed-ceramic brooch of a decoratively-chained bear that was published in the book Bijoux (page 146). The author Deanna Farenti Cera dated that likewise unbranded unsigned brooch to 1938 when it was commissioned for one of Schiaparelli's fashion shows themed "Circus". The invitation to that show, which was illustrated with circus characters and performing animals by Vertes' Parisian peer Christian Berard, included a domesticated white duck--notably not holding nor wearing a fashion accessory.
Unusually, Schiaparelli had commissioned couture umbrellas from other artisans in the 1930s--a couple of which were acquired by TheMet museum. Another relevant Met acquisition of the designer's couture evening gown, which it dates to Summer 1940, features three large glazed-ceramic fasteners in a contrasting color matching our brooch.
The like findings, materials, construction, text, object, and palette aside, accessory-adorned ducks were also among the figurative animals commissioned by Schiaparelli for that last collection before the Germans dominated Paris by June 1940, which is evidenced by the photo of the dated gilt hatpin depicting a bejeweled head with a bill that appears in the book by Patrick Mauries about another Schiaparelli-associated French parurier Lina Baretti (pages 124-125). See our other listing for one of Baretti's uniquely feathered designs, which likewise has a pronged gilt frame with trombone clasp like ours, but whose partridge subject best suits an earlier Schiaparelli collection for Fall 1938 titled "Pagan".
For us, distinguishing our brooch from other one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces created for Schiaparelli couture...
Category
French Artisan Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique Art Deco Silver Floral Spray Brooch 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A large and truly stunning Art Deco Floral Spray brooch. The Art Deco influence stylising this classic design and giving it a real edge. An all time classic and jewel hero with the...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Magnificent 14k Yellow Gold Sea Turtle Brooch with Enamel
Located in Bloomington, MN
Magnificent 14k Yellow Gold Sea Turtle Brooch with Enamel
Introducing this magnificent 14k yellow gold Sea Turtle Brooch, a true work of art inspired by the beauty of marine life. Th...
Category
Retro Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Charming Mid-Century Snail Brooch in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Charming Mid-Century Snail Brooch in 18k White Gold
Presenting this exquisite Mid-Century Snail Brooch, delicately crafted in 18k white gold. This whimsical yet elegant piece feature...
Category
Retro Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Whimsical Large Enamel and Diamond Yellow Gold Snail Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This exceptional realistic looking snail is amazing. The golden enamel with black stripes shell is stunning. The body of the snail is stylized gold that is three dimensional with f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Brooch with Aquamarine in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This elegant brooch, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, features a stunning 5.20-carat octagonal-cut aquamarine at its center. Six sparkling 8/8-cut diamonds totaling 0.20 carats, set ...
Category
European Art Deco Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Plique à Jour Enamel Ruby Emerald en Tremblant Flower Gold Brooch Matching Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This fantastic set was made between 1950s - 1960s.
The plique-à-jour enamel, emerald and ruby en tremblant flower brooch is made like a piece of art. It can be worn either with open or shut petals which are cobalt blue enamel. Inside the flower, the rubies and emeralds tremble when you move. The leaves are green and yellow enamel. Brooch measures 2.75 long" by 1" at the leaves and 1" depth. the flower closed is 1" diameter and open 1.17" diameter. It is 14k gold.
The matching ring...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Carved Jade Brooch Midcentury Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This 14K yellow gold and jadeite jade brooch dates to around 1950 and features a 44.70 x 13.27 x 4.37 oval pierced jade carving in a floral motif. The col...
Category
American Modern Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Jade
Trifari Moonstone Cabochon Large Royal Crown, Alfred Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Royal Moonstone Crown in pink gold plate with rhinestone accents by Alfred Phillipe. This is the largest of this series from the mid 1940's. Mo...
Category
American Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
A Stunning 1930s Art Deco Costume Jewelry Brooch
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This brooch is a stunning example of 1930s Art Deco costume jewelry, characterized by its geometric shapes, symmetry, and luxurious aesthetic. A prominent triangular-cut stone, likel...
Category
Italian Art Deco Mid-20th Century Brooches
Pair of Blue Enamel Sterling Butterflies from Norway
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large Butterfly measures 1.12" x .73". It has a black enamel body and beautiful blue wings.
Smaller Butterfly measures .66" x .58". It has blue enamel wings with a sterling body. ...
Category
Norwegian Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Pin C.1950 design No 7
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Pin C.1950 design No 7. Large and rare design stylised blossom floral pin brooch. Measures approximately 2.125 x 1.50 inches. Weight:20.81 grams....
Category
Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Trifari Enamel Bouquet Clip
Located in New York, NY
Early Trifari Enamel Bouquet Clip by Alfred Phillipe. Rhodium finish with hand painted enamel with double clip fittings.
1930's USA. 2.25" x 1.25"
Ex...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Enamel
Vintage Blue Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Sweet and petite, in 14 Karat yellow gold , this classic two inch bar pin is adorned with two .10 carats square cut faceted blue sapphire and seven miniature natural pearls. Circa 19...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell Round Floral Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell intricate multicolor pastel floral "Bouquet" brooch. A masterpiece of hand sewn pate de verre round and foiled seed beads, freshwater faux pearls, crystal rose montes ...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Vintage Textured Long Wave Feather Leaf Reed Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Vintage Textured Long Wave Feather Leaf Reed Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine.
...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Art Deco Diamond & Gemset Butterfly Brooch circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Diamond & Gemset Butterfly Brooch
An Art Deco diamond and gemset butterfly brooch, circa 1925. The petite open winged butterfly brooch is fully diamond set with ruby and ony...
Category
British Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Emerald Aurora Borealis Crystal Bouquet Brooch By Lisner, 1960s
By Lisner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 2" x 1.75"
- Silver tone
- Emerald green Aurora Borealis (AB) iridescent crystal rhinestones
- Fern green crystal rhinestone accents
- By Lisner (signed on vers...
Category
American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
18 Karat Plique-a-Jour Enamel Ruby Articulated Moveable Butterfly Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Plique-a-Jour Enamel Ruby Articulated Moveable Butterfly Pin Brooch
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight: 8.9 grams
Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.5 inches
Note: Wings are moveable (go up and...
Category
Spanish Retro Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Miriam Haskell Pearl Stick Pin/Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Miriam Haskell pearl stick pin/brooch. This is a gilt Russian gold metal flowers stick pin that is hand wired with Niki pearls and on the end of the pin has a flower and th...
Category
American Baroque Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 1950-1960's 18k Yellow Gold Textured Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold
Weight: 10.42 Grams
Overall Height: 35.4mm (1.3")
Overall Width: 32.2mm (1.2")
Thickness: 18.2mm Not Including The Pin
Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Clos...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Textured Gold Vintage Knot Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Vintage Cartier Turquoise Knot Brooch is a stunning example of timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Featuring a beautifully textured knot design, this brooch is craft...
Category
French Contemporary Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Renaissance Revival Enamel Diamond Jeweled Ship Boat Galleon Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large 1950's Renaissance revival enamel ship brooch constructed with silver on 14k yellow gold. The boat is decorated with cultured pearls, rubies...
Category
Renaissance Revival Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Go...
Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Turtle Pin #18204
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Turtle Pin
This gorgeous turtle pin by designer Cartier was meticulously crafted from 18K yellow gold with amazing detailing and a beautiful blue...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bird Brooch 18k Gold - Vintage Animal Gold Brooch - Adolphe Chretien, France
Located in Magenta, IT
An 18 carat gold brooch depicting a bird perched on a branch. Two faceted red rubies as eyes. High-quality work from the Adolphe Chretien atelier, France. Estimated to be from the 19...
Category
French Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold, 1960s Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Cat Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cat Brooch
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1960s
This exquisite Art Deco-style cat brooch showcases the elegance of the era. Crafted from high-quality 18ct yellow gold, this feline...
Category
European Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Gold and Pearl Sun Brooch with Diamond Hearts
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with a Pearl center stone and hearts with pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.50 carats.
Signed by D...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Important Jeweled Clover Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel's personal brooch in the form of a four leaf clover of gilt chased bronze set with a central raised faux pearl. The pearl is surrounded by amythest,citrine,olivine and deep amber colored pastes. The clover leaf's edges highlighted with clear pastes.
This brooch has been made by Goossens for Chanel in different colorways, always represented by semiprecious tones mixed with pearls and pastes.
Originally purchased at Christies London,1978, Sale of the Personal Collection of Chanel
Signed: CHANEL. Excellent Condition
2" x 7/8" high
Foto: Chanel crafting jewelry, 1957 image by Mark West...
This brooch has been made by Goossens for Chanel in different colorways, always represented by semiprecious tones mixed with pearls and pastes.
Originally purchased at Christies London,1978, Sale of the Personal Collection of Chanel
Signed: CHANEL. Excellent Condition
2" x 7/8" high
Foto: Chanel crafting jewelry, 1957 image by Mark West...
Category
French Renaissance Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Ruby Diamonds Baroque Pearl, 14kt White Gold Swan Shaped Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Particular swan shaped brooch/pendant necklace in 14 karat white gold structure studded with diamonds, a ruby as aye and a baroque pearl as body.
This brooch/pendant necklace was tot...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1941 ChanelRelevant American Reinad ArtDecoStyle Silver PolkaDot LargeBow Brooch
By Reinad
Located in Chicago, IL
In Spring 1941 after French fashion couturier Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel had stopped production of her clothing designs while she remained in Europe during the WWII era, the decades-old American costume-jewelry company Reinad began imprinting pieces in its new retail line, Chanel Novelty Co, with the script signature "Chanel". As this was prior to the use of the sans-serif capital-letter signature "CHANEL" on French-made jewelry that was commissioned by the Parisian designer, as well as before U.S.-copyright protection began in 1955, the House of Chanel that was mostly owned by the Jewish Wertheimer family of venture capitalists (who remarkably still produced Parfums CHANEL and French-vineyard wine via legal proxy while they lived in asylum in The States during the war) filed a U.S. lawsuit to demand that Reinad halt the use of its founder's famous last name.
As the Werthheimers' quickly won, Reinad only produced the single seasonal collection stamped with the French brand name, and subsequently only imprinted its company name as the sans-serif capital-letter signature "REINAD" without a copyright symbol, which was different that its prior signatures dating back to its founding in 1922. When Chanel herself resumed French-made fashion production in Paris in 1953 (with Werthheimer support leading to their acquisition of all rights to her name despite her post-war eight-year exile in Switzerland due to close association with Nazis), for the first time all of her creations were signed "CHANEL" like the original packaging of the exceedingly profitable "No.5" perfume.
While Reinad continued to produced costume jewelry until 1954, in the last decade of this business, the U.S. company continued to try to appeal to potential Chanel buyers by at least making Chanel-style designs. As such, owning an attractive and well-made Reinad piece can be considered a useful investment in fashion history as evidence of a little-known turning-point involving the most famous ongoing luxury-fashion business Chanel, as well as of the impact of that legal judgement had on advancing U.S. design protection for brands that later used the copyright symbol.
Like early ArtDeco-style oversized heavy metallic costume jewelry by Chanel, this three-dimensional monochrome silver-alloy polkadot bow brooch imitates a pale polkadot-textured ribbon. Notably, while high-quality ribbon for styling hair or decorating clothing in a non-functional way was still an expensive accessory...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
Metal: Platinum
Weight: 6.51 grams
Diamonds: Approx. 2.00 CTW F-G VS natural r...
Category
Retro Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Trifari Jewels of India Moghul Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trifari Jewels of India Brooch from the Moghul series. Elaborate pave crystal stone work set in both gilt and rhodium metal with cabochon ...
Category
American Anglo-Indian Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Gripoix Glass De Nicola Brooch
Located in New York, NY
De Nicola Gripoix Glass Anglo Indian crest shape brooch. Composed of pink ruby, emerald and sapphire hand poured glass enamels. A large focal sapphire ca...
Category
French Anglo-Indian Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Clip Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harry Winston 6.70 carats of diamonds and platinum clip brooch, circa 1969. Jacob's Diamond & Estate Jewelry.
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ522. Scroll...
Category
American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Art Deco Alfred Phillipe Trifari Frog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare and collectible Art Deco Trifari Frog Brooch with faceted emerald stone "body" from the 1930's. Incredible expressive design with faux emerald caboch...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
1960s Coro Signed Yellow + Gold Enamel Daisy Rhinestone Large Vintage Brooch Pin
By Coro
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 60s CORO signed yellow enamel and gold large brooch ! Each daisy is encrusted with a rhinestone. Add some flare to any outfit with this beauty.
In great condition
Made in USA
Me...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Cartier Retro Jade Diamond Flower Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique Midcentury
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and rare antique Cartier Jade and Diamond Flower Brooch Pin in 14 Karat Gold. The stunning jewel is an Antique brooch by Cartier dating to the Mid-Century Modern period. Cartier and Jade have been a special pairing since the Art Deco period. The creation of jewels with vivid green Jade with sparkling white Diamonds has been a hallmark of antique Cartier jewelry...
Category
Unknown Retro Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Sterling Silver Scottie Brooch/Pendant
By Taxco Mexico
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a classic sterling silver Scottie brooch or pendant marked MEXICO 925 with Taxco silversmth code TM-17H. The corduroy texture perfectly emulates a well-groomed puppy. This sw...
Category
Mexican Art Deco Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Enamel Cat Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A purr-fect, brooch for anyone with a fondness for felines!
This vintage piece (circa 1960-1975) features a hand painted, 14k gold cat with a collar of d...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Dancing Buddha Carved Coral Emerald and Diamond Vintage Statement Brooch Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Hand carved Dancing Buddha Coral Vintage Brooch Pendant. Accented by Emeralds, weighing approx. 0.44tcw and Diamonds, approx. 0.38tcw....
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Modernist Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Floral Cluster 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A chrysanthemum inspired floral bouquet in bright eighteen karat 18k yellow gold create this cheerful brooch from the 1960's Collection by Tiffany & Co. Each burst is carefully hand-tooled chased with texture details on the petals to create this striking piece. Three buds are adorned with a collective nine rubies for a combined weight of .18 carats. The center bud displays a three diamond center for a combined total weight of .06 carats. The brooch measures approximately 43 mm or 1-3/4 inches. Beautiful to display on a dress or as a sweater pin...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Georg Jensen Deer Brooch Denmark 256 Sterling Silver Designed by Arno Malinowski
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This is the wonderful Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Kneeling Deer Brooch. The brooch is fully hallmarked with the Georg Jensen oval dotted punch, 925 Sterling Denmark and des...
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Danish Art Nouveau Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Coro Enamel and Jeweled Turtle
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Large Coro Enamel and Jeweled Turtle from the Art Deco era. Set with pave and emerald crystals with pearlized copper enamel. 1930's USA. Unsigned. 3.5" x 2.25".
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Base Metal, Enamel
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Pink Cherry Blossom Crystals Cabochon Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer Vintage 1950s Pink Cherry Blossom Flower Love Clover Crystals Cabochon Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone
Mitchel Maer was a prominent American designer who lived...
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German Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
An Art Deco Platinum Diamond And Ruby Double Clip Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
An Art Deco diamond approximately 6ct and rubies double clip brooch, circa 1930's, each of abstract shield-shaped design, set with circular-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds, with scr...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ostertag Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Ostertag
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful Art Deco Diamond and Emerald brooch from the 1930's, set in platinum by Ostertag, France. This lovely design is very reminiscent of Coco Chanel's logo who was his neighbor in the period, where he was located at 16 Place Vendome.
Conjoined "C" motifs are are laid with a ladder of diamond baguettes edged with round stones terminating in 2 large diamonds (over 1 carat each) on one end and large fluted Columbian teardrops with tiny pave ball caps on the other.
Really exceptional quality and design from 1930's France. Ostertag pieces are exceptionally rare and have the highest quality gems and workmanship c/o the Rubel Freres...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Coro Giardinetti Paste Brooch 1950s
By Coro
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Coro Giardinetti Basket Brooch. Crafted in lustrous gold-plated metal and set with clear and gem coloured glass crystals. A Giardinetti brooch features intricate floral mot...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking mid-century brooch features a vivid, high-domed natural coral cabochon set at the center of a bold floral-inspired design. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the intricate twi...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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